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July 6, 2009 Vol. 6 No. 7

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Barrier-Free Water Cooler


The Barrier-Free A111408B-FG-VR from Acorn Aqua is constructed from heavy-duty, 14-gauge stainless steel. Enhanced vandal-resistant features include a forged, polished chrome bubbler, flush-mounted brass button, louvers with welded screens, and vandal-resistant hardware. Meets all adult and child ADA access requirements.

www.acornaqua.com




Web Work 100% Web-Based CMMS


Web Work CMMS for Education from Tero Consulting is an advanced Computerized Maintenance Management Solution (CMMS) designed for the demanding needs of the education sector. For 30 years, the company has been working closely with education professionals to develop the most advanced, fully browser-based CMMS software suite available today. Save money and time with Web Work!

www.tero.ca




LOCKERS PROVIDE MORE SPACE IN SOLID PLASTIC DESIGN


Bradley Corp., the originators of solid plastic lockers, introduces its new line of spacious and resilient solid plastic Lenox Gear Lockers, which are wider and deeper than standard lockers, offering more room for athletic and other gear. The highly durable lockers are backed by a 20-year warranty. Call 1-800-BRADLEY or visit the website.

www.bradleycorp.com




EverWhite Offers Expanded Options for Whiteboards


EverWhite’s lifetime-guaranteed whiteboards now are available with more framing options. EverWhite’s Classic Aluminum and Classic Wood framed whiteboards offer a sleek, clean look that accommodates any classroom look and style. Backed by the best lifetime guarantee, the boards are guaranteed never to ghost and stain. Click the link below to get a free whiteboard sample!

www.everwhiteboards.com/freesample




Self-Calibrating Daylighting Controller


Watt Stopper/Legrand’s LS-102 is a self-calibrating daylighting controller that reduces time-consuming installation and setup, and provides on/off switching of most types of lighting in response to daylight contributions. The LS-102 continuously and automatically calibrates itself, eliminating the need for repeated manual calibrations to capture changing light levels as room reflectance levels change. This reduces burdensome setup requirements.

www.wattstopper.com/products/details.html?id=237




UVC Kit for Air Handlers


The New UVC Kit for Air Handlers from Steril-Aire, Inc. is designed to destroy microorganisms, including flu viruses, bacteria and mold, while saving energy and reducing HVAC maintenance. The easy-to-install kit delivers high-output germicidal UVC technology to fan-coil units, unit ventilator systems and indoor-air handlers with coils up to 84 inches. Applications include classrooms, administrative offices and other locations.

www.steril-aire.com




Recover Costs for Community Use of School Facilities With SchoolDude


Don’t waste money! Schools can track and recover costs with success.


SchoolDude’s suite of solutions can help:
  • Streamline facility use scheduling
  • Automate the entire event-management process
  • Better serve the community
  • Track and manage all event-related costs
  • Recover costs for community use of facilities
  • Coordinate resources to support events
  • www.schooldude.com/costrecovery




    Sargent Launches Power over Ethernet Campus Access-Control Solution


    Sargent takes campus access control to the edge of the network with the new Passport 1000 P1 Power over Ethernet (PoE) hardware. Passport P1 connects to a facility’s Ethernet network with standard cabling, and provides full online access control even when the network is unavailable. The P1 offers magnetic stripe and PIN code technologies for dual credentialing, or mag stripe or pin alone, to provide customized access control.

    www.sargentlock.com




    Midwest’s Patented Elliptical Stool Unit Brings new Possibilities to Cafeterias


    The shape of Midwest Folding’s elliptical stool unit allows quieter conversation by bringing students more directly in line of sight with one another. The design creates obstacle-free entrances to each seating position, and each table provides plenty of leg room for students and adults. Lift-off casters ensure units remain stationary while in use, and an automatic, closed position lock enables secure storage.

    www.midwestfolding.com










    Smith System’s New Full-Service Furniture Line


    A comprehensive solution, the UXL furniture line from Smith System offers high schools and colleges a complete, integrated system for outfitting the entire school. Named for its ability to help students excel, UXL is available in 17 seating and molding colors, and nine desktop colors. Add-on accessories also are available.

    www.smithsystem.com




    Isis: Sleek. Effective. Absolutely a Big Ass Fan.


    Isis incorporates the same sturdy components and aerodynamic principles as industrial Big Ass Fans, but in a lighter, smaller and more stylish package. Isis is perfect for classrooms, libraries, auditoriums and cafeterias. And hidden inside the sleek exterior is the brain of Isis: a silent, proprietary prime mover that allows the fan to operate at less than 40 dBA at maximum speed. Isis is the total package.

    www.bigassfans.com




    EVAC+CHAIR, the World’s No. 1 Stairway Evacuation Chair, Since 1982


    EVAC+CHAIR, is essential for evacuation of disabled or injured persons from multi-level facilities in emergency situations. The innovative Polymatic Tread System enables one person to control movement down stairs, without lifting. EVAC+CHAIR is designed to improve the line of vision to feet and steps when navigating the chair on the stairs or over obstacles. Chair folds to compact size for convenient wall mounting or storage. Exceeds fire-safety requirements and emergency-response guidelines established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    www.evac-chair.com




    Streamline Custodial Services


    TMA Custodial Management utilizes ISSA 447 Cleaning Times and nationally recognized custodial staffing guidelines as the basis for developing cleaning schedules. These standards make it easy to estimate staffing requirements for institutions that outsource custodial services or perform these services in-house. The module also includes a complete Custodial Inspection feature. Copies of the inspection forms can be printed or downloaded to a Palm OS or Pocket PC handheld device.

    www.tmasystems.com




    Compass: The New Desk Generation


    The new Compass student desk from VS Furniture comes with plenty new features: optional easy-stack function; removable plastic bin, e.g. for laptop storage; bookrest; six heights; optional cup holder and backpack hook; and floor-protecting two-component glides. Design-wise, the frame matches the Compass chair. For more information, contact info@vs-furniture.com.

    www.vs-furniture.com




    Industry-leading Efficiency From Maytag Commercial Laundry


    They’re the industry’s first washers of their kind to be ENERGY STAR and CEE Tier III qualified: Maytag Commercial Laundry Energy Advantage High-Efficiency Front-Load washers. These front load-washers are designed to cut utility costs by up to 60 percent (compared with commercial top-load washer). Paired with high-efficiency dryers, the result is significant utility savings. Call (800)897-0018 or visit the website.

    www.maytagcommerciallaundry.com




    Energy-Efficient Skylights Create a Better Place to Learn


    Kalwall systems are the most highly insulating, diffuse-light-transmitting, structural translucent systems in the world, providing the best quality of usable natural light. Eliminate glare, shadow and hot spots. Greatly reduce lighting and air-conditioning costs. The exterior surface is cleaned with each rainfall. The systems are nationwide building code-compliant.

    www.kalwall.com




    Seesmart LED Tube Lights


    Available in lengths of 2 feet to 6 feet with a frosted or clear lens, ETL-approved Seesmart LED tube lights are direct replacements for fluorescent T8s. They use 50 percent+ less energy than fluorescents, last for 50,000+ hours, require no ballast, emit no UV rays, and power on and off instantly. Choose from cool white, day white, natural white and warm white.

    www.seesmartled.com




    Space Plus LLC, Environmentally Friendly, Interior Sliding Door Solutions


    Space Plus LLC’s interior sliding door solutions include either 5 mm-thick tempered or 7 mm-thick laminated glass. Easy-to-install applications include office enclosures, privacy walls and room dividers. The patented features include a safety clamp on the bottom of each panel that secures into the groove of the bottom track to ensure the panel will not leave the tracks. The tracks meet ADA requirements and can be recessed.

    www.spaceplusllc.com





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